PCU Registered Nurse
Bangor, ME
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift PCU position requiring trauma and neuro experience and a valid ME or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Intermediate Care Unit of a Level II Trauma Center hospital
• Assignment is on PCU, serving medical/surgical, neuro, trauma, and cardiac patient populations
• 12-bed unit with typical RN patient ratios of 1:3-4, tech ratios of 1:6-12
• Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM with every other weekend rotation
• Floating may occur to ED, ICU, or CCU for intermediate assignments
• Utilizes Cerner EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, and GE monitors
• General hospital orientation and one day of unit orientation provided

Requirements

• Active ME or compact RN license
• Minimum 1 year of intermediate or PCU experience, or 2 years Med/Surg with some PCU exposure
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with trauma patients, stroke care with Q2H neuro checks, and trauma level II patient care
• Experience managing high flow O2, chest tubes, wound vacs, trach care, and ventilated patients
• Strong skills in cardiac monitoring, temporary pacemakers, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Proficient with cardiac (Amio, Cardizem) and insulin drips; experience titrating medications is required
• Cerner EMR experience highly preferred
• Must not have ever worked at any Northern Light Health Hospital in a permanent capacity
• Flu vaccination required for all assignments starting after 9/30/2024, with medical exemptions considered

Additional Information

• Provide care for complex cardiac, medical/surgical, neuro, and trauma patients in a fast-paced environment
• Support from charge nurse, CNAs, 24/7 resource nurse (ICU-trained), respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, hospitalist, and PT/OT
• RN responsible for starting own peripheral IVs; IV/VAT team available for US-guided IVs and PICC/Midline
• Scrub color is flexible but must be professional
• Free parking available in designated areas
• Holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs
• First-time travelers must have completed at least two prior 13-week assignments as a traveler
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 100 miles south/southwest of the hospital for consideration